Christofer Bang

Christofer Bang is a Teaching Professor and Associate Director for Instructional Faculty at Arizona State University's School of Life Sciences. He holds a PhD in Ecology from ASU (2010) and a Cand. Scient. from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (1999). His research focuses on ecological dynamics in urban and natural systems, including arthropod community responses to urbanization and freshwater biodiversity in Norwegian ecosystems. He is also an accomplished photographer, with work featured in scientific journal covers.

Teaching emphasizes critical thinking through case studies, employing active learning strategies like flipped classrooms and virtual experiences. Courses taught include BIO 100 The Living World, BIO 492 Honors Directed Study, and BIO 493 Honors Thesis. His educational research explores assessment equity and student anxiety mitigation through optional exam retakes.

Key research contributions include studies on lawn mowing impacts on pollinators (2018), urban plant phenology (2014), and long-term arthropod monitoring in desert cities (2011). His work bridges ecology and education, addressing both conservation challenges and pedagogical innovation.